Mokena, IL to York, IL is 205.7 miles and takes about 4h 30m via I 57 and I 74, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Illinois. With more than half of the drive on highways, you'll cover a good distance efficiently. This route is generally considered a single-day trip, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or a practical way to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
102.9 miles from Mokena, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
77.5 mi
1h 23m
I 74
32.4 mi
35m
South Main Street
30.4 mi
45m
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi
44m
South La Grange Road
18.2 mi
25m
Wolf Road
3.9 mi
7m
Market Street
3.2 mi
4m
East 150th Road
1.9 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 77.5 mi, about 1h 23m
Traffic on I-57
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~865 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~101 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 5 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mokena, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on Wolf Road
3.9 mi·7 min·Wolf Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Steger Road
0.2 mi·58 sec·West Steger Road
3
Turn right onto US 45
18 mi·25 min·South La Grange Road
4
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.4 mi·40 sec·Bourbonnais Parkway
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I-57 South: Kankakee
6
Merge onto I 57
78 mi·1 hr 23 min·I 57
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·26 sec
Exit 240Toward Market Street
8
Turn left
96 ft·5 sec
9
Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi·4 min·Market Street
10
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi·39 sec·East Marketview Drive
11
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·North Neil Street
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
13
Merge onto I 74
32 mi·35 min·I 74
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
16
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi·20 min·Georgetown Road
17
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi·2 min·North State Street
18
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi·9 min·Georgetown Road
19
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi·28 sec·1575 E US 36
20
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi·14 min·Georgetown Road
21
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi·3 min·IL Route 1
22
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft·8 sec·West Elliot Street
23
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.7 mi·2 min·North Central Avenue
24
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi·11 sec·Vandalia Way
25
Turn straight onto IL 1
30 mi·45 min·South Main Street
26
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
27
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
28
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
29
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4.5-hour estimated driving time, departing Mokena in the morning is recommended to allow ample time for the drive and any unexpected delays. While the route is manageable in a single day, with only one suggested stop, consider breaking up the longest stretch on I 57 if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the highway portions, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $32 should help you budget accordingly for this relatively short, same-day trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102.9 miles from Mokena, IL, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.9 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near York, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mokena, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mokena, IL
This is one driving day of about 205.7 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Mokena, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 77.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 137.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.9 mi into trip|~7m in|West Steger Road
At end of road, turn left onto West Steger Road
Navigation decision point
5
100.6 mi into trip|~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
5
104.3 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|North Neil Street
Turn left onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
5
137.3 mi into trip|~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward US 150, IL 1
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 150, IL 1
7
137.5 mi into trip|~2h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.38 one way
$60.75 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$33.54
$67.07
premium
$4.72
$38.19
$76.38
diesel
$4.80
$38.84
$77.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.7
0
$21.60
$9.87
Efficient EV
51.4
0
$18.00
$8.23
EV Truck/SUV
82.3
1
$28.80
$13.16
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Mokena, IL
Morning
in Mokena on Tuesday
Local time
6:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Smoke
NE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:23PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:17PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
York, IL
Morning
in York on Tuesday
Local time
6:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 3 to 7 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:23PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:17PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
85°F
Newell, IL
103 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with 54% of the mileage on interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 77.5 miles on I 57 before transitioning to other highways and eventually to surface streets like South Main Street. Expect a significant portion of your time to be spent on high-speed driving, with the latter part of the drive involving more local traffic and potentially more frequent exits as you approach your destination.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.5 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near West Steger Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (West Steger Road): Navigation decision point; at 100.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 104.3 miles (North Neil Street): Navigation decision point.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.5 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (West Steger Road): Navigation decision point; at 100.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 104.3 miles (North Neil Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at York, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
